Freckle Juice: A Mini Unit

Freckle Juice is a story about a boy who wants freckles so his mother won't know if his neck is dirty. If she doesn't know it's dirty, he won't have to wash it. Here are some activities to use while reading Freckle Juice.

Book Summary:

Andrew wants freckles just like Nicky's. If Andrew had freckles, his mother would never know if his neck was dirty, so he wouldn't have to wash it. At school, Andrew decides to ask Nicky where he got his freckles. From there comes a whole slew of actions and consequences.

About the Author:

Judy Blume is a prolific writer for both children, teenagers, and adults. She put off starting her writing career to have a family. In 1969, she published her first book and continues writing today.